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Why we love it
Metroid Dread serves as the best modern-day entry point to the series. It’s a quintessential Metroid game — fantastic puzzle platforming, a moody Alien-inspired atmosphere, tense boss battles, and a minimalist but striking narrative. If you play one Metroid game, make it this one.
Maddy Myers
Maddy Myers
Deputy Editor, Games
Release DateOct 8, 2021
PublisherNintendo
DeveloperNintendo EPD, MercurySteam
PlatformNintendo, Nintendo Switch
Why we love it
Metroid Dread serves as the best modern-day entry point to the series. It’s a quintessential Metroid game — fantastic puzzle platforming, a moody Alien-inspired atmosphere, tense boss battles, and a minimalist but striking narrative. If you play one Metroid game, make it this one.
Maddy Myers
Maddy Myers
Deputy Editor, Games
Release DateOct 8, 2021
PublisherNintendo
DeveloperNintendo EPD, MercurySteam
PlatformNintendo, Nintendo Switch

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